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'Most Fast-Track Courts In Bengal Non-Operational': Centre On Mamata Banerjee's Demand For Stricter Rape Laws
The Centre has responded to Mamata Banerjee's call for stricter rape laws, highlighting the allocation of 123 fast-track courts for cases of rape and child abuse in Bengal, many of which remain non-operational.
Swipe, Sip, Scammed: How Men on Dating Apps are Being Fooled Into Paying Rs 50,000 for a Few Drinks
The scam, brought to light by Deepika Narayan Bhardwaj on X (formerly Twitter), raised serious concerns about the safety of users on platforms like Tinder, Bumble, Happn, and QuackQuack.
Krishna Janmashtami of 1984: How Young Narendra Modi United A Gujarat Town To Stop Riots
Narendra Modi soon visited Prantij and called meetings in two major localities: Badi Bhagol and Nani Bhagol. These gatherings included not just RSS workers but representatives from various segments of the community
Now, Every Complaint by A Citizen to Be Resolved Within 21 Days, Down From 60 Days Ten Years Ago
In 2020, the Modi government reduced the timeline to 45 days, and to 30 days in 2022. The new deadline of 21 days now brings the timeline to almost one-third of what it was 10 years ago
Kolkata Rape and Murder: How is a Polygraph Test Done? Can it Determine Lies?
A polygraph measures the physiological responses that may indicate lying. While some people remain calm while lying, others stress even when they are speaking the truth
‘There's Lot...’: CBI Official On Evidence in RG Kar Doctor Rape-Murder Case
A CBI team conducted raids at former RG Kar principal Sandip Ghosh's residence on Sunday, a day after the central probe agency filed an FIR in connection with financial irregularities at the Hospital
Kerala Lottery Result Today LIVE: Akshaya AK-666 WINNERS for August 25, 2024 (DECLARED); First Prize Rs 70 Lakh!
Kerala Lottery Result Guessing Numbers: Check the Live Updates and FULL LIST of winning numbers for Akshaya AK-666 lucky draw for Sunday, August 25 here from 3 pm.
PM Modi Achieves 70% Approval Rating In Latest Ipsos IndiaBus Survey
The agency's survey challenges the notion that PM Modi, as the head of the Modi 3.0 coalition government, has lost his appeal. It also reveals that his popularity remains exceptionally high in certain areas, particularly in the North Zone and Tier 1 citie...
Centre Approves Unified Pension Scheme, To Benefit 23 Lakh Govt Employees | Top Updates
Central government employees will exercise the right to decide whether to stay in the National Pension Scheme or join the Unified Pension Scheme
5 Urgent Letters in 8 Months: Centre's IAS Scarcity Inflames Lateral Hire Debate amid UPA-NDA Policy Clash
In the letters, accessed by News 18, the government has listed the reservation rules and the specific quota for Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe, and Other Backward Class candidates, urging states to send candidates with more representation from these com...
OPINION | Despite Fierce Outrage, 7 Reasons Why It Is Hard to Dislodge Mamata Regime
To turn the tables, general citizens, doctors, media, and state opposition parties will have to show special resolve
Bengaluru Ola, Uber Drivers Cancel Rides, BluSmart Use Phone While Driving: Survey On Taxi Aggregators’ Issues
The LocalCircles survey received over 10,000 responses from users of such services in Bengaluru. While 59% respondents were men, 41% respondents were women
Badlapur Sexual Assault: SIT Books School's Governing Body, Staff For Failing to Report Abuse of 4-Year-Olds
POCSO case filed over Badlapur sexual assault in school toilet: Two four-year-old girls were sexually abused on the school premises on August 13. An FIR was filed on August 16 and the accused cleaning staff member, Akshay Shinde, was arrested on August 17
Chandrayaan-3 Landing Anniversary: How PM Narendra Modi Propelled ISRO, Scientists To Achieve New Highs
To mark the success of Chandrayaan-3, PM Modi last year named the landing site as 'Shiv-Shakti Point' and declared August 23 as National Space Day
News18 Afternoon Digest: PM Modi's Big Message In Historic Ukraine Visit After Russia Trip And Other Top Stories
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Commuters Face Hardships As Taxi-Auto Strike Enters Second Day In Delhi-NCR
The two-day strike was called by the Delhi Auto Taxi Transport Congress Union to demand adequate compensation services from aggregators